Is Perfume Parlour Chinese Flower a dupe of Tom Ford Shanghai Lily?
Shanghai Lily EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Chinese Flower EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford Shanghai Lily is a deeply polarising scent. While many hail it as a devastatingly beautiful masterpiece, others find it too bitter and overwhelming, smelling of dentist's offices or burnt incense. This isn't a safe blind buy, but for those who love bold, oriental florals, it's an enchanting and unforgettable experience.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Atelier d'Orient Shanghai Lily. Built around Pink Pepper, Bitter Orange, Black Pepper, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Atelier d'Orient Shanghai Lily.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This is a strong, projecting fragrance that's best suited for occasions where it can truly shine and intrigue, such as dates or formal events, especially in cooler weather. Its intensity makes it largely unsuitable for office wear or casual daytime activities.
Seasons
The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its warm spicy, amber signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Benzoin, Frankincense, Castoreum
Without floral notes and guaiac wood
Where to buy
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